Work With Us

Hourly Rate

$15.45

Hours

20-40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Duties

Keep the Aquarium looking and operating great!

• Support the Aquarium’s building and facilities needs by responding to calls and requesting maintenance using a work order database, performing minor repairs, and supporting projects
• Provide professional level communication and support to aquarium staff, city maintenance teams, contractors, and vendors
• Greet all guests with a smile, a verbal greeting, and approachable friendliness
• Always project a professional image while in uniform
• Ability to handle multiple tasks by priority
• Survey the Aquarium to confirm work completion, and report maintenance needs
• Research vendors and suppliers for materials and projects
• Perform paint touch ups
• Must be able to write and communicate clearly
• Able to follow detailed instructions both verbal and written
• Able to lift 50 pounds, climb, stretch, work in tight spaces
• Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions

Preferences

High school diploma and experience with building maintenance, customer service, database use, word processing, Excel, hand tool use and building repairs. Flexible work schedule. Provide enthusiastic support to maintenance personnel, contractors and aquarium staff. Ability to work in the occasional fast paced stressful situation. Great listening skills. Great organizational skills. Self-starter with strong work ethic.

To Apply

Send your resume and cover letter via email to BRoosa@VirginiaAquarium.com . Or mail to:
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

If selected, applicants will be hired through Abacus Staffing Services.

Hourly rate

$15.45

Hours

Hours vary, some weekends required.

Duties

Assist the horticulture section with nature trail and horticulture exhibit maintenance, including but not limited to:

• Mulching, maintaining, and weeding plant and shrub beds, lawn areas, and walkways
• Pruning and trimming trees and shrubs
• Planting, raking, collecting, and removing debris
• Operation of a lawnmower, leaf blower, and weed eater
• Loading and unloading tools, equipment, soil, gravel, and sand for project assignments
• Maintaining plants in an indoor environment
• Storm damage cleanup
• Other horticultural duties as required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED plus some outdoor work experience.
• Ability to use common gardening and hand tools.
• Ability to perform physical labor under various climate conditions for extended periods.
• Ability to bend and kneel for extended periods.
• Ability to use a backpack blower and string trimmer for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Interact with staff, volunteers, and public in a pleasant and professional manner.

Preferences

• Have a general knowledge of horticulture practices and a desire to learn.
• Knowledge of native Virginia plants is desirable, but not required.
• Horticulture experience is a plus.

To Apply

Email your resume and cover letter to BRoosa@VirginiaAquarium.com
or
mail to
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

If selected, applicants will be hired through Abacus Staffing Services.